DOJ’s former top litigator says Live Nation deal blindsided trial team (FTCWatch)
By Khushita Vasant ( September 22, 2026, 15:00 GMT | Insight) -- David Dahlquist, the former top antitrust litigator at the Department of Justice who led the trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, told FTCWatch the political leadership’s settlement of the lawsuit was “disappointing and frustrating” and that a more effective deal could have been reached after a jury verdict.The following article appeared in the Sept. 22 issue of FTCWatch. For more information on FTCWatch, including getting access to its exclusive content, please go to ftcwatch.com. ...
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